The SFG-20X Series is available
with an MSRP of $365 (SFG-205)
and $446 (SFG-210).

EXTREME TEMP

SOCKET

Ironwood Electronics introduces a new BGA socket addressing high
performance requirements for
memory devices: the CBT-BGA-6048.
The contactor is a stamped spring pin
with 31 gram actuation force per ball
and cycle life of 125,000 insertions.
The self-inductance of the contactor
is 0.88 nH, insertion loss <1 dB at
15. 7 GHz, and contact resistance is
< 30 mohms. The current capacity of
each contactor is four amps at 60°C
temperature rise. Socket temperature
range is - 55°C to +180°C. The socket
also features a floating guide for
precise ball-to-pin alignment.

The specific configuration of the
package to be tested in the CBT-BGA-
6048 is a BGA, 9x14 mm, 0.8 mm
pitch, 96 position, 16x9 ball array.
The socket also comes with four
different inserts which are used when
testing 78-pin and 64-pin memory
devices with different IC sizes.

The socket is mounted using
supplied hardware on the target PCB

with no soldering, and uses the
smallest footprint for nearby passive
components.
To use, place the BGA device
into the socket base and close the
socket lid assembly on to the base
using the latch. This socket can be
used for hand test and temperature
characterization, as well as
debugging applications in
development and memory
comparison between various
manufacturers. Pricing for the CBT-
BGA-6048 is $745 at qty 1 with
reduced pricing available depending
on quantity required.